“We rely heavily on public fundraising and voluntary donations and hope to sign up 200 cyclists to help us raise the money we need to operate.”

Entry fees vary depending on the length of race. The 10-mile course costs £15 for adults and £10 for children, the 20-mile course costs £20 for adults and £15 for children and the 40-mile course costs £25.

For more information or to register visit acorns.org.uk/severn-valley-cycle-challenge, call 0844 984 0405, or email events@acorns.org.uk